Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at State Road 23 and Douglas Road— the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and drivers are warned to avoid the area.

Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil, died at age 83 on Saturday — Lucas Oil posted his death on Facebook.

South Bend Police said a person who was stabbed in the neck on North Walton Avenue just after 4:30 p.m. on August 22 was taken to the hospital and remained in stable condition by Saturday morning—an investigation is underway.

South Bend man Zai’Vohn Perry, 25, pleaded guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime after exchanging fire in two residential shootings in January 2024 and was sentenced to 8 years and 5 months in prison with 3 years of concurrent supervised release—police recovered additional firearms and drugs at his home.

A new exhibit at The History Museum in South Bend honors Knute Rockne—an iconic Notre Dame football legend—by displaying key artifacts and stories from his early life to his tragic 1931 plane crash; the exhibit runs until the end of May and is included with museum admission.

Former Notre Dame quarterback Coley O’Brien, a key part of the 1966 Game of the Century, died Thursday at age 76 after fighting a brain tumor for six months — his South Bend doctor said he was like a son.

Marshall County Blueberry Festival

12-9 p.m. — Centennial Park — Fun for all ages — Celebrate blueberries with rides, games, crafts, and plenty of delicious blueberry treats.

Yart Arts and Music Festival

9 p.m. — Keria Trail, South Bend, IN — $30 for 1 day, $50 for weekend — Experience a unique arts and music festival set deep in the woods.

Grateful Dead Night with The Happy Campers Band

6-10 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Details subject to change — Enjoy a night of groovy Grateful Dead jams under the stars.

Dermot Kennedy Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful folk-pop sounds of Dermot Kennedy live on stage.

Open House Event

2-4 p.m. — 52117 Tammy Dr — $340,000 — Explore a well-maintained 4-bed ranch home with a cozy sunroom and inviting backyard pool.

Football Hospitality Experience: Texas A&M Aggies at Notre Dame Fighting Irish

3:30-9:00 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Not a game ticket — Cheer on the Fighting Irish during their home opener with premium hospitality close to the stadium.

Ghost Walk in South Bend

6-8 p.m. — Century Center — Ticketed event — Experience a lantern-lit ghost hunt through South Bend's most haunted landmarks.